thomann Harley Benton HBAC-20 User manual

HBAC-20
guitar combo
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
11.03.2019, ID: 117741 (V3)

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 14
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 15
6 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 19
7 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 22
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 24
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Letterings
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used for amplication and playback of signals from musical
instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating condi‐
tions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No
liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or
damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to
be uncritical can cause hearing damage.
Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or
hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use su‐
cient ear protectors.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
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NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire
hazard!
Only fuses of the same type may be used.
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3 Features
Special features of this device:
n20 watt output power
n8" woofer plus tweeter
nOutputs
– XLR microphone / line input with dedicated volume control
– RCA CD / line input
– 1/4" guitar input, active / passive switchable
n3-band EQ with parametric mids
nReverb and chorus switchable and adjustable
nLine out
nEnergy-saving mode
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic elds
Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic eld. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely aected or damaged by an external
magnetic eld.
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5 Connections and controls
Connections and controls
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1 Mains chassis plug with fuse holder.
2[Mic/Line]
XLR input for dynamic microphones or other balanced signals.
3[CD/Line]
RCA sockets for additional signal input, e.g. a CD player or other devices with line level output.
4[Level]
Mic/Line channel volume control. This control does not aect the CD/Line input.
5[Guitar Input]
1/4" jack socket to connect the instrument.
6[Active/Passive]
Toggle switch to adapt the input sensitivity to the pickup type used in the instrument.
7[Level]
Guitar channel volume control.
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8[Low]
Low frequency level control for the guitar channel.
9[Mid]
Mid frequency level control for the guitar channel.
10 [Mid Frequency]
Low frequency level control for the guitar channel.
11 [High]
High frequency level control for the guitar channel.
12 [Reverb]
Reverb control for the guitar channel.
13 [Reverb]
Toggle switch to turn the reverb eect for the guitar channel on and o.
14 [Chorus]
Chorus control for the guitar channel.
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15 [Chorus]
Toggle switch to turn the chorus eect for the guitar channel on and o.
16 [Line out]
1/4" phone socket to feed the signal to another amp, mixing console or similar device.
17 Standby indicator
If the device does not receive a signal on any of the inputs for 30 minutes, it switches to standby mode (green LED).
As soon as the device receives a signal at one of the inputs, it automatically switches back to normal operation (red
LED).
18 [POWER]
Mains switch. Turns the device on and o.
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6 Technical specications
Speaker 1 × 8" woofer and tweeter
Input connections Supply voltage IEC chassis plug C14
Microphone input XLR chassis socket, 3-pin
Instruments 1/4" jack socket
CD player or other devices with line signal RCA jacks
Output connections Amplier or mixer 1/4" jack socket
Input impedance 510 kΩ
Output power 20 W (RMS)
Frequency range 40 Hz to 10 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio –60 dB at rated power
Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.5%
Power consumption max. 40 W
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Maximum input level 0.7 V (RMS)
Max. gain 51 dB
Supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz
Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 250 mA, 250 V, slow-blow
Dimensions (W × H × D) 423 mm × 360 mm × 250 mm
Weight 10 kg
Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing
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